Millburn Township residents invited to volunteer with United Way

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Millburn residents interested in taking advantage of summer's extra daylight hours to make a difference in their local community can visit United Way of Northern New Jersey's new, all inclusive volunteer website to search for opportunities locally and across the region.

Through United Way's Get Connected site at www.UnitedWayNNJ.org/BecomeAVolunteer, residents can find out about volunteer opportunities at United Way and other local nonprofit agencies, matching their interests, skills and time commitments with needs throughout the community.

By lending a hand in their communities, residents not only impact the lives of others and make a difference in their communities, but also enrich their own lives.

Those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability and lower rates of depression later in life than those who do not volunteer, according to the federal service agency Corporation for National and Community Service.

"The pace of our lives tends to slow during the summer months making it the perfect time to give back to our communities through volunteerism," said Chief Professional Officer Rose Twombly. "Each one of us has the potential to help improve lives and make a difference in our community and Get Connected simplifies the process."

Through Get Connected, residents in Millburn-Short Hills can find volunteer opportunities year-round. Residents can search a local area by zip code, keyword or specific dates to locate volunteer openings locally and across the northern region, including in Morris, Essex, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties.

"This website makes it easy for anyone to contribute to strengthening the health and well-being of the local community and enjoy the added benefit of enriching their own lives," Twombly added.

For more information about Get Connected or volunteering with United Way, email Rose.Twombly@UnitedWayNNJ.org or call 973-467-1170.

Millburn Township residents invited to volunteer with United Way

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Millburn residents interested in taking advantage of summer's extra daylight hours to make a difference in their local community can visit United Way of Northern New Jersey's new, all inclusive volunteer website to search for opportunities locally and across the region.

Through United Way's Get Connected site at www.UnitedWayNNJ.org/BecomeAVolunteer, residents can find out about volunteer opportunities at United Way and other local nonprofit agencies, matching their interests, skills and time commitments with needs throughout the community.

By lending a hand in their communities, residents not only impact the lives of others and make a difference in their communities, but also enrich their own lives.

Those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability and lower rates of depression later in life than those who do not volunteer, according to the federal service agency Corporation for National and Community Service.

"The pace of our lives tends to slow during the summer months making it the perfect time to give back to our communities through volunteerism," said Chief Professional Officer Rose Twombly. "Each one of us has the potential to help improve lives and make a difference in our community and Get Connected simplifies the process."

Through Get Connected, residents in Millburn-Short Hills can find volunteer opportunities year-round. Residents can search a local area by zip code, keyword or specific dates to locate volunteer openings locally and across the northern region, including in Morris, Essex, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties.

"This website makes it easy for anyone to contribute to strengthening the health and well-being of the local community and enjoy the added benefit of enriching their own lives," Twombly added.

For more information about Get Connected or volunteering with United Way, email Rose.Twombly@UnitedWayNNJ.org or call 973-467-1170.